Memphis rookie O.J. Mayo got a glowing endorsement from the league MVP Kobe Bryant, who dominated the rookie early in the U.S. National team scrimmages, but to his credit Mayo got better the more they played, the L.A. Times are reporting.
"Kobe completely shut him down in the beginning," said U.S. managing director Jerry Colangelo. "But the longer they went, the better Mayo got."
"I think the world of him," Bryant said. "I think he's extremely talented. I think he has a great overall game that a lot of young players don't have in terms of skills. He can handle, he can shoot, he can pass, he's fast, he's quick, so that's the whole package."
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Jul 25, 2008 10:06 PM EST
Sasha Vujacic has agreed to a three-year, $15 million contract to remain with the Lakers.
"We felt Sasha made great progress in this past year, and our coach showed great confidence in playing him the second half of the season," Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak said Friday in confirming the agreement, first reported by the Riverside Press-Enterprise. "Assuming he continues to work as hard during the offseason as he has in the past, I don't see any reason that trend wouldn't continue."
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Jul 25, 2008 11:39 AM EST
Andrew Bynum's agent David Lee said that the discussions on a contract extension with the Lakers have been tabled until September.
"We aren't going to talk again until September until they have a chance to see what they're getting," Lee said. "But I don't have any concerns about it."
Lee said that once negotiations begin, it was "very important" that the extension be completed by the time the season starts.
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Lakers Jul 2008 Archive
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L.A. Times | Jul 25, 2008
Sasha Vujacic may leave the Lakers for Europe in the next few days if he doesn't receive an offer that he feels is fair.
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ESPN | Jul 19, 2008
Laker forward Luke Walton underwent surgery on Friday to remove bone spurs and scar tissue on his right ankle.
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AP | Jul 19, 2008
The Lakers on Friday night decided not to match the Warriors' offer for Ronny Turiaf.
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The Press-Enterprise | Jul 18, 2008
Lakers' restricted free agent Sasha Vujacic has slowed down his offseason by changing agents.
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Dallas Morning News | Jul 18, 2008
The Sacramento Kings have tried for a Ron Artest trade to Dallas in exchange for Josh Howard, but the Mavericks are not interested.
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Denver Post | Jul 17, 2008
The possibility of Francisco Elson returning to the Nuggets increased dramatically following the Marcus Camby trade.
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SI.com | Jul 16, 2008
The Lakers continue to be regarded as the favorites for Ron Artest as they offer Lamar Odom.
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ESPN | Jul 15, 2008
Lakers' forward Luke Walton will undergo surgery to remove bone spurs from his right ankle later this week.
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Sun-Sentinel | Jul 15, 2008
Lamar Odom has been frequently mentioned in Lakers' trade speculation, and Dwyane Wade acknowledged there still are times he thinks about his former Heat teammate.
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San Francisco Chronicle | Jul 11, 2008
Ronny Turiaf's agent said the Lakers have not given him any indication on whether they will match the Warriors' offer.
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L.A. Times | Jul 10, 2008
Lakers forward Ronny Turiaf is expected to sign a four year, $17 million offer sheet today with the Golden State Warriors.
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Sacramento Bee | Jul 10, 2008
According to a league source, the Lakers have contacted the Kings regarding Ron Artest and are believed to be offering forward Lamar Odom.
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The Press-Enterprise | Jul 9, 2008
Lakers' forward Ronny Turiaf has agreed to a four-year, $17 million offer from the Warriors.
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East Valley Tribune | Jul 8, 2008
Sources have confirmed that Brent Barry has had discussions with Phoenix about possibly becoming a Sun.
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L.A. Times | Jul 6, 2008
The Lakers are waiting to see if restricted free agents Sasha Vujacic and Ronny Turiaf attract attention from other teams, so they can gauge how much each is going to cost the team.
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The Orange County Register | Jul 5, 2008
Lakers center Andrew Bynum received medical clearance on Thursday to begin his comeback from a serious knee injury.
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L.A. Times | Jul 2, 2008
The Lakers have had discussions with the representatives for James Posey and Brent Barry to gauge interest.
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Press Release | Jul 1, 2008
The Los Angeles Lakers have extended qualifying offers to restricted free agents Sasha Vujacic and Ronny Turiaf, announced today by General Manager Mitch Kupchak.
